Chavs might end up light up top if Costa out for extended period. Not sure the backup (Remy/Falcao) is title quality. And maybe the aging guys will creak at the back? Mourinho is top coach at getting results, but not sure my money would be on them.
Shitty I'd expect to be strong. Quality players. Aquero, Silva, Toure ... Sterling
And they have the experience. Will be tough to finish above them.
Arsenal, should be stronger. Settled side. Cech in goals. Still light up front, don't think Giroud is 'top drawer' striker. But so many creative mid options.
Manure, not sure about. Might be a striker short. Plus surprised no big CB signing. De Gea going will be huge, plus Van Gaal seems to be alienating some guys like Mata.
We've lost SG and Sterling. Big shoes to fill. Really need Benteke to fire. And Ings/Origi to chip in. Hope not putting to much pressure on Cou, Firmino is a gamble, Lallana is not consistent and Marko is woeful. Ibe though could shine, and hopefully fullbacks will both improve on last year.
Would also expect push from Spuds, Kane I think will keep scoring, they are more settled and have better work ethic recently. The opener against Utd will be very interesting, based on form would expect Spuds to really push them, but their record gainst Manure aint good.
So expect more from City, Arse, possibly even finishing ahead of Chavs, Manure, but IF ... big IF ... we can inject goals were we basically had f**k all last season, no reason why we can't really push for top4 ...
ps: might completely change views by coming Monday